Day: October 19, 2022

Indonesia suspends drugs suspected of causing acute kidney failure

Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Muhadjir Effendy stated that the Indonesian Government had temporarily suspended the distribution of drugs suspected of causing acute kidney failure. “Some drugs are still — quote unquote — suspected,” Effendy noted on Wednesday in response to the increase in the number of medical

Parents urged to complete children’s immunization to prevent disease

An official from the Health Ministry has advised parents to complete children’s immunization in order to increase their immunity and protect them from disease. “Many children did not complete their immunization during the pandemic since they could not leave their homes. Right now, we are pursuing children’s immunization,” the ministry’s

Jakarta government rehabilitates Ciliwung River to anticipate flooding

Acting Governor of Jakarta Heru Budi Hartono remarked that revitalization of Ciliwung River at the Pasar Baru area, Central Jakarta, aimed to improve the flow of water and prevent flooding during the rainy season. “It is targeted to be completed in December (2022),” he stated at the Jakarta City Hall

Female tiger released into protected forest in Aceh’s Gayo Lues

The Aceh Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) has released a female Sumatran tiger into Sangir village’s protected forest in Gayo Lues district, a government official has informed. The released tiger was named “Siti Mulye Putri Reuko” by locals to show their commitment to protecting tigers and other endangered animals, the

Public awareness about stunting still low: BKKBN head

People’s awareness about stunting is still low, thus, it will take time and effort to change the public mindset, head of the National Population and Family Planning Agency (BKKBN)  Hasto Wardoyo  has said. “Not just ordinary citizens, many district heads or mayors do not know what stunting actually is,” he

Indonesia’s G20 presidency momentum for active role in research: BRIN

Head of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)  Laksana Tri Handoko stated that Indonesia’s G20 presidency in 2022 offers a vital momentum for Indonesia to play a more active role in the research and innovation sector. “We want to make the most of the momentum of Indonesia’s G20 presidency